AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Organizations SABR
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question I heard this question on tv and didn't hear the answer. There are 6 players and 3 are Yankees Damon, Jeter, A.ROD. I think Pujos. Please help on the next 2
Answer Hi Norm,
Actually there are only two players with over a thousand runs scored since 2000. In fact, there are only seven with over 900 since the beginning of the decade. Jeter might get over this year yet. Here they are:
Cnt Player R G From To Ages
+----+-----------------+----+----+----+----+-----+
1 Alex Rodriguez 1112 1400 2000 2008 24-32
2 Johnny Damon 1008 1344 2000 2008 26-34
3 Derek Jeter 981 1347 2000 2008 26-34
4 Bobby Abreu 965 1422 2000 2008 26-34
5 Albert Pujols 947 1239 2001 2008 21-28
6 Todd Helton 938 1315 2000 2008 26-34
7 Carlos Beltran 911 1311 2000 2008 23-31
